This is not unusual, there are currently 12 svchost.exe running on my computer right now.
Are you experiencing any malware related problems with your computer?_________________Admin/Teacher at Malware Removal University
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This is not unusual, there are currently 12 svchost.exe running on my computer right now.
Are you experiencing any malware related problems with your computer?

I am not experiencing any malware related problems. The problem is all of a sudden videos played on my vlc player start glitching, freezing and not working properly. I noticed the large amount of svchost.exe running, which I've never noticed before and thought that might be the problem. I did not install anything or download anything at all in the past few weeks so I don't know what it could be.

Hi Burutani,
I can check your system out for you just to make sure malware is not the cause of your problems.

Welcome to Spyware Warrior Forum.
My name is Cypher, and I will be helping you with your malware problems.
This may or may not, solve other issues you have with your machine.
If you no longer require help i would be grateful if you would let me know.

Before we start please note the following important guidelines.

If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to ask.

Only post your problem at One help site. Applying fixes from multiple help sites can cause problems.

Only reply to this thread do not start another, Please continue responding until I give you the "All Clean"Remember, absence of symptoms does not mean the infection is all gone.

Please DO NOT run any other tools or scans whilst I am helping you.

Please DO NOT install any other software (or hardware) during the cleaning process.

Print each set of instructions... if possible...your Internet connection will not be available during some fix processes.

Your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use. Be assured, any links I give are safe.

Please be aware that removing Malware is a potentially hazardous undertaking. I will take care not to knowingly suggest courses of action that might damage your computer. However it is impossible for me to foresee all interactions that may happen between the software on your computer and those we'll use to clear you of infection, and I cannot guarantee the safety of your system. It is possible that we might encounter situations where the only recourse is to re-format and re-install your operating system, or to necessitate you taking your computer to a repair shop.

Right-click mbam-setup.exe And select " Run as administrator " then follow the prompts to install the program.

At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to:
Update Malwarebytes' Anti-MalwareLaunch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Then click Finish.

If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded, select Perform Quick Scan, then click Scan.

When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.

Check all items except items in the C:\System Volume Information folder... and click Remove Selected.Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts, click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process, if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware.

When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please copy and paste the log back into your next reply

The log can also be found here:
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-date (time).txt

The report should appear in Notepad after the reboot.Copy and Paste that report in your next reply.
Next.

ESET online scannner

Note: You can use either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox for this scan.

Note: If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, open your browser by right-clicking on its icon and select 'Run as administrator' to perform this scan.

First please Disable any Antivirus you have active, as shown in This topic.

Note: Don't forget to re-enable it after the scan.

Next hold down Control then click on the following link to open a new window to ESET online scannner

Select the option YES, I accept the Terms of Use then click on Start.

Quote:

Note: If using Mozilla Firefox you will need to download esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe when prompted then double click on it to install.
All of the below instructions are compatible with either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox.

When prompted allow the Add-On/Active X to install.

Make sure that the option Remove found threats is NOT checked, and the option Scan archives is checked.

Now click on Advanced Settings and select the following:

Scan for potentially unwanted applications

Scan for potentially unsafe applications

Enable Anti-Stealth Technology

Now click on Start.

The virus signature database... will begin to download. Be patient this make take some time depending on the speed of your Internet Connection.

When completed the Online Scan will begin automatically.

Do not touch either the Mouse or keyboard during the scan otherwise it may stall.

When completed select Uninstall application on close if you so wish, make sure you copy the logfile first!

Now click on Finish.

Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\ESET\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt.

Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.

Install SpywareBlaster
Download and install Javacools SpywareBlaster from Here
SpywareBlaster adds a list of ActiveX controls, tracking cookies and sites which will be blocked in either Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. You need to manually check for updates regularly.

Install SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor is a toolbar for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox which alerts you if you're about to enter a potentially dangerous website.
You can find more information and download it from Here

Install WinPatrol
As a robust security monitor, WinPatrol will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.
For more information, please visit HERE

MVPS Hosts

Install MVPS Hosts FileFrom Here
The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
You can Find the Tutorial HERE

Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
Secunia Software InspectorF-secure Health Check

Microsoft Windows Update
Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office products loopholes and fix any bugs found. Install the updates immediately if they are found.
To update Windows
Go to Start > All Programs > Windows Update > Check for updates.To update Office
Open up any Office program.
Go to Help > Check for Updates

I would be grateful if you could reply to this post so that I know you have read it and, if you've no other questions, the thread can be closed.